Many tell a story, and help children learn to organize their thoughts to tell a simple story/narrative themselves.

All utilize sequences and many utilize number sequences.

All encourage fine motor skill development.

They’re engaging and fun!

Two Little Robins (c) 2013 Liz Buchanan

You can have some fun with the traditional “Two Little Birdies” rhyme by adding different birds and animals and rhyming names. You could also discuss consonant sounds by featuring the same initial consonant for the names, as I’ve done in my original version of the song, which you can download at this link: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lizbuchanan2

Turn this finger play into a “supersize” activity by having children act out the parts of the bees. Expand movement vocabulary by changing the word “creeping” to jumping, dashing, bounding, leaping, fluttering and stomping.